Howard, of course, in net. The consistently steady play of Cherundolo, Cameron, and Bocanegra means those three are in. Left-back may not be Fabian Johnson's best position, but, outside of Timmy Chandler, Johnson is the best and most dynamic player for the US in that spot. I see Jones sitting just in front of that back four and attempting to wreak havoc with anyone who comes at him with the ball. Meanwhile, Bradley will have license to get forward a bit, but also must help back when necessary. I want Donovan on the right so he can play crosses into the box with that right foot, while Dempsey would sit just behind Altidore and be the center of creativity. Zusi has really impressed me when I've seen him in MLS and for the USMNT so I want him to provide energy and craftiness in from the left. Altidore, in the form he is in right now, has to be in the squad. He can help hold the ball up and hopefully get in the box for some scoring chances.
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Alex Skillin
over 12 years
Howard, of course, in net. The consistently steady play of Cherundolo, Cameron, and Bocanegra means those three are in. Left-back may not be Fabian Johnson's best position, but, outside of Timmy Chandler, Johnson is the best and most dynamic player for the US in that spot. I see Jones sitting just in front of that back four and attempting to wreak havoc with anyone who comes at him with the ball. Meanwhile, Bradley will have license to get forward a bit, but also must help back when necessary. I want Donovan on the right so he can play crosses into the box with that right foot, while Dempsey would sit just behind Altidore and be the center of creativity. Zusi has really impressed me when I've seen him in MLS and for the USMNT so I want him to provide energy and craftiness in from the left. Altidore, in the form he is in right now, has to be in the squad. He can help hold the ball up and hopefully get in the box for some scoring chances.